The document discusses James Richards' career interests and skills. It analyzes several law enforcement careers including police detective, sheriff/deputy sheriff, criminal investigator/special agent, and patrol officer. It also considers the careers of lawyer and promotion manager. Based on the match between his skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and desire for recognition/authority, James identifies police detective, lawyer, and criminal investigator/special agent as his top three career choices.

1. B Y: J A M E S R I C H A R D S

2. LIFESTYLE CHOICES
-I would like to peruse a career in law enforcement
-My top career cluster is law/public safety
-My top 5 satisfactions are recognition, power and authority, knowledge, helping
society, and profit gain.
-My preferred learning style is tactical
Learning Styles
-My preferred learning style is kinesthetic/tactile
-This is my most efficient method of informational
intake

3. WORK VALUES
Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and
good working conditions.
Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for
leadership, and are often considered prestigious.
Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow
employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
Unique Qualities
- My Holland code is: ERI
E= enterprising
R= realistic
I= investigative
- One of the most important things I would want in a job is personal-
satisfaction

4. BIRKMAN TEST
Suggested Careers:
-Promoter
-Attorney
-Business Manger
-Politician

5. POLICE DETECTIVE
A day in a life- A detective must secure deceased bodies and obtain evidence
from them, prevent bystanders from tampering with them prior to medical
examiner's arrival and examine crime scenes to obtain clues and evidence, such as loose hairs, fibers, clothing, or
weapons.
Skills- must be a critical thinker, an active listener, and be able to solve complex problems
Growth- Expects to see rapid growth within the next 5-10 years.
Quality of life- Most detectives entering usually work in large firms and gain experience to begin their careers. After 5-
10 years of work, the detectives have gained strong reputations and gained valuable experience
Reaction- A police detective would be the ideal career for me and my skill set. My dream is to peruse a
career in law enforcement and as a detective, I believe I could best utilize my skill set of decision
making and complex problem solving. As a detective, I would also get the recognition and authority
that I desire. I would also give me a good profit gain of $71,770 annually.

6. SHERIFF AND DEPUTY SHERRIFF
Day in a life – A sheriff's job is to investigate illegal or suspicious activities and drive vehicles or patrol
specific areas to detect law violators, issue citations, and make arrests. There will also be times where
they must take control of accident scenes to maintain traffic flow, assist accident victims, and
investigate causes.
Growth- Projected growth for this job is only about 3-9%. However, there are about 249,400 projected
career openings from 2010-2020
Skills- Speaking, Critical Thinking, Judgment and decision making.
Reaction- I believe this career would be one of the best suited for me. I would
prefer to go into a career in law enforcement and becoming a Sheriff would best
suit my abilities of decision making and complex problem solving. In addition to
that, they make a decent salary and the job would give me a certain level of
power and authority that I desire.

7. PROMOTION MANAGER
A day in a life- A promotion manger must plan and prepare advertising and promotional
material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company
officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
Quality of life- Two years as a promoter is a significant and important time in the
profession, where one gains experience and builds a reputation
Growth- The entertainment industry is expected to grow by around 20 percent over the next
ten years, so more jobs will be opening to promote the industry and companies will be
seeking young talent with new and creative ideas.
Facts and Figures- Promoters generally work in specific fields and small, concentrated
companies, so associations are not considered significant to this profession
Reaction- As a promotion manager, I would generally work for a business, which I am open
to doing. To become a manager, first is would have to spend time working as a promoter
to gain experience. The average income is….

8. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATORS AND
SPECIAL AGENTS
Day in a Life- A special agent must prepare reports that detail investigation findings and
obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by
analyzing records.
Quality of life- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related
on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
Growth- The projected career openings from 2010-2020 are about 30,100 and an overall
percent growth ranging from 3%-9%
Skills- Critical thinking, Deductive reasoning and Oral expression are important skills for
special agents
Reaction- Despite this career not having many openings in the next few years, this career
would give me a good sense of recognition, as well as power and authority. I also think
that may critical thinking and deductive reasoning would benefit me in perusing the
profession

9. LAWYER
Day in a life- A lawyers job is to present evidence to defend clients
or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation. Useful skills
to have for the career are active listening , complex problem solving and critical thinking
Quality of life- After finishing law school and passing the bar exam, new litigators put in
long hours assisting senior lawyers. Typical jobs include fact gathering and legal
research
Growth- There is a constant need for lawyers to help resolve situations concerning the
law. The career’s projected growth from 2010-2020 is from 10-19% And approximately
212,000 jobs will open
Skills- judgment and decision making, critical thinking and negotiation are all useful skills
for a lawyer
Reaction- Lawyers make an annual salary of about 113,310 annually, which is one of the
things I look for in a job. In addition to that, as a lawyer, I believe that I would have and
opportunity to use my skills of critical thinking and decision making help win trials and
settlements.

10. PATROL OFFICER
Day in a Life- A patrol officers job is to record facts to prepare reports that document
incidents and activities, and to monitor and investigate unusual or illegal activity in patrol
area.
Quality of life- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related
on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Growth- From 2010-2020, the projected growth ranges from 3%-9%, and approximately
249,400
Skills- Selective Attention and problem sensitivity are two of the most important skills for a
patrol officer
Reaction- Pursuing a profession as a patrol officer interests me because I would like to work
in a field involving law and public safety, and because my critical thinking and my
decision making would be useful when dealing with conflicts and problems when they
arise. In addition to that, as a patrol officer, I would make a decent sized salary and have
a level of power and authority.

11. TOP THREE CAREERS
Police Detective-A police detective would be the ideal career for me and my skill set. My dream is to peruse
a career in law enforcement and as a detective, I believe I could best utilize my skill set of decision
making and complex problem solving. As a detective, I would also get the recognition and authority that
I desire. I would also give me a good profit gain of $71,770 annually.
Lawyer- Lawyers make an annual salary of about 113,310 annually, which is one of the things I look for in a
job. In addition to that, as a lawyer, I believe that I would have and opportunity to use my skills of critical
thinking and decision making help win trials and settlements.
Criminal investigator/Special Agent- Despite this career not having many openings in the next few
years, this career would give me a good sense of recognition, as well as power and authority. I also
think that may critical thinking and deductive reasoning would benefit me in perusing the profession